From the elegant period homes of Parkstone to the waterside properties of Lilliput and Sandbanks, Poole offers some of the most varied and desirable housing in Dorset. PFM Inspections is based right here in Poole — so when you book with us, you're working with surveyors who genuinely know the area.

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We're a small, RICS-regulated firm of chartered surveyors based in Poole, covering the whole of Dorset and beyond. We don't rush jobs, we don't outsource, and we always make time for a conversation — whether that's before you book, on the day of the inspection, or when you've had time to read your report.

What to Know About Properties in Poole

Poole's property market is one of the most diverse in the South of England. Sandbanks commands some of the highest land values in the UK, while areas like Hamworthy, Newtown and Oakdale offer more accessible family homes. Older properties in Parkstone and Branksome carry the character of late Victorian and Edwardian construction — solid, but requiring an experienced eye. Harbour proximity, sandy ground conditions and coastal exposure all add specific considerations that a good survey should pick up.

Our Surveys

• Level 2 Home Survey (RICS Homebuyer Report) — a thorough inspection for properties in reasonable condition. Clear, traffic-light rated and written in plain English.

• Level 3 Building Survey — our most detailed inspection, recommended for older, extended, or non-standard properties. Essential for the many period homes across Parkstone, Canford Cliffs and Branksome Park.

• Party Wall Awards — planning a loft conversion or rear extension? We can act as your appointed Party Wall Surveyor and ensure everything proceeds properly under the Party Wall Act 1996.

Not sure which survey is right for you? Give us a call — we're always happy to talk it through without any obligation.